Dancing Mindfulness 10th Anniversary Class (ONLINE)
Saturday January 7th, 2023
7:00pm-9:00pm ET
Join Jamie Marich, Ph.D. LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500 and Irene M. Rodriguez, M.S., LMHC, CAP, REAT for a special, online 10th Anniversary Dancing Mindfulness Community class!
Register Here!
Saturday January 7th, 2023
7:00pm-9:00pm ET
Join Jamie Marich, Ph.D. LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500 and Irene M. Rodriguez, M.S., LMHC, CAP, REAT for a special, online 10th Anniversary Dancing Mindfulness Community class!
Register Here!
Flowing with the Divine Feminine: Meditating with Yoga and Dance
(In-Person)
Sunday January 29th, 2023
11:00am-2:00pm ET
A collaborative workshop at Yoga Element in Boardman, OH facilitated by Dr. Jamie Marich and Mandy Hinkle:
Winter is a perfect time to learn to embody the Divine Feminine, which is the female aspect of divine power that connects and binds the Earth together. It is the goddess energy that exists in all of us regardless of gender. The Divine Feminine is “being” and “receiving” rather than “doing” and “logic.”
Qualities include emotional intelligence, creativity, intuition, gentleness, sensuality, inner peace and abundance. When we embrace cyclical living, sacred rest, meditation and our life as art, we are embodying the Divine Feminine. Learning to embody the Divine Feminine is a way to heal ourselves and to heal the earth.
Join Dr. Jamie Marich and Mandy Hinkle as they co-facilitate this workshop as a journey into this sacred energy. We will work with intention setting and how you can mindfully incorporate the Divine Feminine into your daily life. This workshop includes:
-A full length yoga asana practice
-Dance/ Mindful movement known as Dancing Mindfulness
-Talk back/ Discussion
-Full length Yoga Nidra
Live on Mindbody and available to book now!
Mindbody link posted in the comments below.
Register Here!
(In-Person)
Sunday January 29th, 2023
11:00am-2:00pm ET
A collaborative workshop at Yoga Element in Boardman, OH facilitated by Dr. Jamie Marich and Mandy Hinkle:
Winter is a perfect time to learn to embody the Divine Feminine, which is the female aspect of divine power that connects and binds the Earth together. It is the goddess energy that exists in all of us regardless of gender. The Divine Feminine is “being” and “receiving” rather than “doing” and “logic.”
Qualities include emotional intelligence, creativity, intuition, gentleness, sensuality, inner peace and abundance. When we embrace cyclical living, sacred rest, meditation and our life as art, we are embodying the Divine Feminine. Learning to embody the Divine Feminine is a way to heal ourselves and to heal the earth.
Join Dr. Jamie Marich and Mandy Hinkle as they co-facilitate this workshop as a journey into this sacred energy. We will work with intention setting and how you can mindfully incorporate the Divine Feminine into your daily life. This workshop includes:
-A full length yoga asana practice
-Dance/ Mindful movement known as Dancing Mindfulness
-Talk back/ Discussion
-Full length Yoga Nidra
Live on Mindbody and available to book now!
Mindbody link posted in the comments below.
Register Here!
A Different Kind of Fast: Lent Retreat 2023
Wednesday February 22- Saturday April 8, 2023
11:00am-12:00pm ET
with Christine & John Valters Paintner, Amanda Dillon, and Jamie Marich
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
-Isaiah 58:6-7 (NRSV)
Fasting is an ancient religious practice of abstaining from food for a limited period of time for greater clarity and focus which can bring a deeper intimacy with the divine. It was an essential dimension of the practice of the desert mothers and fathers as well as many of the mystics throughout the ages. When Jesus went out into the desert for 40 days fasting was part of his practice. This time of retreat is the model for our own Lenten retreat.
There are many different things we can fast from. The ancients advised not just abstaining from food but other things like unnecessary speech or unkindness. During this retreat you will be invited to consider and explore six other fasts:
These are fasts from certain ways of being in the world which can deplete us and increase our anxiety and suffering. We don’t just abstain from them, but also embrace their antidote which lead us to identify our true hungers. This Lent we will live more fully into a vibrant state of being so that we are resourced to bring our unique creative gifts into the world.
The live sessions are all recorded if you are unable to join us live or want to view the program again.
Weekly Rhythm of Content Monday: Live Zoom session with Christine on Ash Wednesday (Feb 22) from 11 am – 12 pm Eastern time and then all the Mondays in Lent also from 11 am – 12 pm Eastern (Feb 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3). These sessions include teaching, music, lectio divina practice, meditation, sharing, and opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday: Written scripture reflection from John Valters Paintner
Wednesday: Contemplative Walk suggestion from Christine Valters Paintner (written text)
Thursday: Visual art reflection with Amanda Dillon (video)
Friday: Movement exploration with Jamie Marich (video)
Saturday: Closing ritual and reflection questions (written text)
Sunday: Sabbath rest and integration
There is also a facilitated discussion forum you can participate in at any time, day or night, to share questions, challenges, and graces from your experience of the retreat. The sacred space will be held by Amber Andreasen and Polly Paton-Brown.
Register Here!
Wednesday February 22- Saturday April 8, 2023
11:00am-12:00pm ET
with Christine & John Valters Paintner, Amanda Dillon, and Jamie Marich
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
-Isaiah 58:6-7 (NRSV)
Fasting is an ancient religious practice of abstaining from food for a limited period of time for greater clarity and focus which can bring a deeper intimacy with the divine. It was an essential dimension of the practice of the desert mothers and fathers as well as many of the mystics throughout the ages. When Jesus went out into the desert for 40 days fasting was part of his practice. This time of retreat is the model for our own Lenten retreat.
There are many different things we can fast from. The ancients advised not just abstaining from food but other things like unnecessary speech or unkindness. During this retreat you will be invited to consider and explore six other fasts:
- Fast from multitasking and inattention (Embrace full presence to the moment)
- Fast from anxiety over scarcity (Embrace radical trust in abundance)
- Fast from speed and rushing (Embrace slowness and pausing)
- Fast from strength and holding it all together (Embrace tenderness and vulnerability)
- Fast from planning and deadlines (Embrace unfolding and ripening)
- Fast from certainty (Embrace mystery and waiting)
These are fasts from certain ways of being in the world which can deplete us and increase our anxiety and suffering. We don’t just abstain from them, but also embrace their antidote which lead us to identify our true hungers. This Lent we will live more fully into a vibrant state of being so that we are resourced to bring our unique creative gifts into the world.
The live sessions are all recorded if you are unable to join us live or want to view the program again.
Weekly Rhythm of Content Monday: Live Zoom session with Christine on Ash Wednesday (Feb 22) from 11 am – 12 pm Eastern time and then all the Mondays in Lent also from 11 am – 12 pm Eastern (Feb 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3). These sessions include teaching, music, lectio divina practice, meditation, sharing, and opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday: Written scripture reflection from John Valters Paintner
Wednesday: Contemplative Walk suggestion from Christine Valters Paintner (written text)
Thursday: Visual art reflection with Amanda Dillon (video)
Friday: Movement exploration with Jamie Marich (video)
Saturday: Closing ritual and reflection questions (written text)
Sunday: Sabbath rest and integration
There is also a facilitated discussion forum you can participate in at any time, day or night, to share questions, challenges, and graces from your experience of the retreat. The sacred space will be held by Amber Andreasen and Polly Paton-Brown.
Register Here!
A Monk in the World: A Day of Contemplation, Creativity, and Connection
Saturday March 11th, 2023
9:00am-4:30pm ET
Community is a foundational principle of Abbey of the Arts and contemplative spirituality. We cultivate soul friendships and mentors when we support each other in our online programs, retreat discussion forums, and Facebook groups. Now, we are pleased to announce our first in-person and hybrid community event since the start of the pandemic.
Led by Wisdom Council members Jamie Marich and Simon de Voil, and Abbey Assistant and Yoga Teacher Melinda Thomas, this day-long retreat is a time to connect in person or online with your fellow monks and artists. Our time together will include contemplative prayer, creative expression, journaling, gentle yoga, body prayer, music, and opportunities to build community in large and small groups. Christine will join us via Zoom from Ireland for a midday meditation.
Join us, meet other dancing monks, and foster new relationships that will offer guidance and wisdom for the journey.
We request that all guests attending be vaccinated or be willing to wear a mask and social distance. Depending on the rate of community transmission at the time of the gathering, additional safety measures may be employed including proof of a negative COVID test prior to attending the retreat.
Location:Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd Fairlawn, Oh 44333.
Your registration includes:
Participants are responsible for transportation, lodging, and meals. The venue is located in Fairlawn, OH and is within walking distance of multiple hotels and restaurants. Akron, OH is the closest airport. Hotel and travel details will be provided in a confirmation email that is automatically sent after registration. Please check your spam folder or email Melinda if it doesn’t arrive as it contains essential information.
We require all in-person participants to review and sign the Terms and Conditions after registration. You can preview them here before making payment.
Online Option:We are offering an online option for those who are not able or prefer not to travel. The gathering will be streamed via Zoom. This event will be recorded and made available 48-72 hours after the program. An email notification will be sent when it is available for viewing.
Register Here!
Saturday March 11th, 2023
9:00am-4:30pm ET
Community is a foundational principle of Abbey of the Arts and contemplative spirituality. We cultivate soul friendships and mentors when we support each other in our online programs, retreat discussion forums, and Facebook groups. Now, we are pleased to announce our first in-person and hybrid community event since the start of the pandemic.
Led by Wisdom Council members Jamie Marich and Simon de Voil, and Abbey Assistant and Yoga Teacher Melinda Thomas, this day-long retreat is a time to connect in person or online with your fellow monks and artists. Our time together will include contemplative prayer, creative expression, journaling, gentle yoga, body prayer, music, and opportunities to build community in large and small groups. Christine will join us via Zoom from Ireland for a midday meditation.
Join us, meet other dancing monks, and foster new relationships that will offer guidance and wisdom for the journey.
We request that all guests attending be vaccinated or be willing to wear a mask and social distance. Depending on the rate of community transmission at the time of the gathering, additional safety measures may be employed including proof of a negative COVID test prior to attending the retreat.
Location:Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd Fairlawn, Oh 44333.
Your registration includes:
- Activities for the day
- Coffee/Tea Service
- Materials for creative expression
Participants are responsible for transportation, lodging, and meals. The venue is located in Fairlawn, OH and is within walking distance of multiple hotels and restaurants. Akron, OH is the closest airport. Hotel and travel details will be provided in a confirmation email that is automatically sent after registration. Please check your spam folder or email Melinda if it doesn’t arrive as it contains essential information.
We require all in-person participants to review and sign the Terms and Conditions after registration. You can preview them here before making payment.
Online Option:We are offering an online option for those who are not able or prefer not to travel. The gathering will be streamed via Zoom. This event will be recorded and made available 48-72 hours after the program. An email notification will be sent when it is available for viewing.
Register Here!
10th Annual Dancing Mindfulness Facilitators and Friends Retreat
Friday April 28th, 2023- Sunday April 30th, 2023
We are thrilled to be back in our retreat home at Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Retreat Center in Western Pennsylvania for the Dancing Mindfulness Facilitators and Friends Annual Retreat. This year, we will once again offer a HYBRID retreat, with an option to attend in-person under COVID-19 protocols established by the state of Pennsylvania. An ONLINE option is also available just as we offered last year. Join us for this retreat, which also counts as Expressive Arts Module D, for our Certificate of Expressive Arts program. This year, we are happy to be joining up virtually with Irene Rodriguez and our Dancing Mindfulness community friends in Puerto Rico who will be holding their retreat activities near San Juan.
Scheduled Special Guests include Spiral Rhythms Ensemble, Dr. Orixa Bowers, Erica Hornthal, Dr. Kellie Kirksey, John Michael Thornton, Garrett La Valley and Julianne Roshan Dow.
Register Here!
Keep checking back for updates on upcoming special events!
For Dr. Jamie's full professional training schedule, click HERE.
Friday April 28th, 2023- Sunday April 30th, 2023
We are thrilled to be back in our retreat home at Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Retreat Center in Western Pennsylvania for the Dancing Mindfulness Facilitators and Friends Annual Retreat. This year, we will once again offer a HYBRID retreat, with an option to attend in-person under COVID-19 protocols established by the state of Pennsylvania. An ONLINE option is also available just as we offered last year. Join us for this retreat, which also counts as Expressive Arts Module D, for our Certificate of Expressive Arts program. This year, we are happy to be joining up virtually with Irene Rodriguez and our Dancing Mindfulness community friends in Puerto Rico who will be holding their retreat activities near San Juan.
Scheduled Special Guests include Spiral Rhythms Ensemble, Dr. Orixa Bowers, Erica Hornthal, Dr. Kellie Kirksey, John Michael Thornton, Garrett La Valley and Julianne Roshan Dow.
Register Here!
Keep checking back for updates on upcoming special events!
For Dr. Jamie's full professional training schedule, click HERE.
Visionary, Warrior, Healer, Sage:
Archetypes to Navigate an Unravelling World
Monday May 8th, 2023- Monday June 5th, 2023
with Christine Valters Paintner, Aisling Richmond, Jamie Marich, Melinda Thomas, Polly Paton-Brown, and Simon de Voilwith Melissa Layer facilitating the forum
Live Sessions:
Mondays May 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5
4-5pm Ireland/UK
11am-12pm Eastern
8am-9am Pacific
An optional 20 minutes for breakout groups following for those who desire. All sessions are recorded except for the breakout groups.
Register Here!
Keep checking back for updates on upcoming special events!
For Dr. Jamie's full professional training schedule, click HERE.
Archetypes to Navigate an Unravelling World
Monday May 8th, 2023- Monday June 5th, 2023
with Christine Valters Paintner, Aisling Richmond, Jamie Marich, Melinda Thomas, Polly Paton-Brown, and Simon de Voilwith Melissa Layer facilitating the forum
Live Sessions:
Mondays May 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5
4-5pm Ireland/UK
11am-12pm Eastern
8am-9am Pacific
An optional 20 minutes for breakout groups following for those who desire. All sessions are recorded except for the breakout groups.
Register Here!
Keep checking back for updates on upcoming special events!
For Dr. Jamie's full professional training schedule, click HERE.